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# The ModKit may also be cloned/downloaded from GitHub https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit | # The ModKit may also be cloned/downloaded from GitHub https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit | ||
# Click the green "Code" button and copy the git URL. | # Click the green "Code" button and copy the git URL. | ||
# Clone the project using GitHub Desktop or any other git client. | # Clone the project using GitHub Desktop or any other git client. | ||
== Install the ModKit == | == Install the ModKit == | ||
# Check the ProjectVersion.txt file in the ModKit folder, you will need a version that matches the year and first number exactly, but matching or higher than the third is ok. | # Check the ProjectVersion.txt file in the ModKit folder, you will need a version that matches the year and first number exactly, but matching or higher than the third is ok. | ||
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# Create a new Unity project, selected "3D" as the template. | # Create a new Unity project, selected "3D" as the template. | ||
# Click on the "Assets" menu, then "Import Package", then "Custom Package...". Select EcoModKit.unitypackage in the ModKit folder and press "Open", then select "Import". | # Click on the "Assets" menu, then "Import Package", then "Custom Package...". Select EcoModKit.unitypackage in the ModKit folder and press "Open", then select "Import". | ||
# Select the "Window" menu, then click "Open Package Manager". If in the top left it says "In Project", click it and select "Unity Registry". Select "Collections" from the list and then click "Install" down the bottom right. | # Select the "Window" menu, then click "Open Package Manager". If in the top left it says "In Project", click it and select "Unity Registry". Select "Collections" from the list and then click "Install" down the bottom right. If you don't see the "Collections" package then you will have to turn on "Preview packages". Look for the "Advanced" drop down button in the "Package manager" and check "Show preview packages" | ||
# You are now ready to go! | # You are now ready to go! | ||
[[Category: Modding]] | [[Category: Modding]] | ||
Revision as of 18:41, 15 April 2021
Get the ModKit
- Log in to play.eco
- If not already on account page, click your icon in the top right.
- Click on "ModKit" in the "Game Download section"
- Unzip the ModKit to a folder on your computer.
GitHub (Alternative)
- The ModKit may also be cloned/downloaded from GitHub https://github.com/StrangeLoopGames/EcoModKit
- Click the green "Code" button and copy the git URL.
- Clone the project using GitHub Desktop or any other git client.
Install the ModKit
- Check the ProjectVersion.txt file in the ModKit folder, you will need a version that matches the year and first number exactly, but matching or higher than the third is ok.
- Install Unity if necessary
- Create a new Unity project, selected "3D" as the template.
- Click on the "Assets" menu, then "Import Package", then "Custom Package...". Select EcoModKit.unitypackage in the ModKit folder and press "Open", then select "Import".
- Select the "Window" menu, then click "Open Package Manager". If in the top left it says "In Project", click it and select "Unity Registry". Select "Collections" from the list and then click "Install" down the bottom right. If you don't see the "Collections" package then you will have to turn on "Preview packages". Look for the "Advanced" drop down button in the "Package manager" and check "Show preview packages"
- You are now ready to go!
